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Davis Condemns Trump’s Big Ugly Bill

Davis Condemns Trump’s Big Ugly Bill

CHICAGO – In response to the passage of President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its ugly repercussions, state Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, issued the following statement:

In-District Event: Briel Kicks Off New Senior Advisory Panel

In-District Event: Briel Kicks Off New Senior Advisory Panel

OTTAWA, Ill. – Working to improve housing, healthcare and public safety solutions for older adults in Northwest Illinois, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, invites community members aged 60 years or older to a new Senior Advisory Committee Kick Off on Monday, July 21st, at 3 p.m. at Briel’s Ottawa district office.

Hoffman Highlights $500,000 in Grants Supporting Local Police and Fire, Storm Drain Engineering and Economic Development

Hoffman Highlights Release of New Library Grants

BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Local libraries are in line to receive additional state resources to support the purchase of new books, technology and more following the release of new per capita library grants supported by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea.

Ford to Join Indivisible West Suburban Chicago to Discuss Trump Law’s Negative Impact on Illinois

Ford to Join Indivisible West Suburban Chicago to Discuss Trump Law’s Negative Impact on Illinois

BROOKFIELD, Ill. – In response to President Donald Trump’s new law expected to harm Illinois families by increasing costs, reducing healthcare, and cutting essential programs, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will join Indivisible’s West Suburban Chicago chapter for a community conversation on Wednesday, July 9, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Brookfield Public Library, located at 3541 Park Ave. in Brookfield.

Rep. Manley Launches Neurodiversity Legislative Advisory  Committee

Manley Initiative to Lower Prescription Drug Costs Becomes Law

JOLIET, Ill. – Families and seniors will see relief from prescription drug price gouging under a new law led by state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, cracking down on deceptive tactics big pharma middlemen use to unjustly inflate the cost of prescription medications.

Ford to Join Indivisible West Suburban Chicago to Discuss Trump Law’s Negative Impact on Illinois

Ford to Host Annual ‘Independence Day for Returning Citizens’ Thursday in Austin, Will Lead Press Conference at 11:30 a.m.

CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will host his annual “Independence Day for Returning Citizens” community event Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Austin Town Hall to call attention to the challenges facing individuals returning from incarceration and to provide free community resources to help impacted residents in moving forward.

Stuart’s Higher Education Direct Admissions Bill Becomes  Law

Stuart’s Higher Education Direct Admissions Bill Becomes Law

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is making higher education more accessible for high school and community college students after the Stuart-sponsored Illinois public university direct admissions bill was signed into law today by Governor JB Pritzker.

Scherer Welcomes New Intern to Springfield

Scherer Welcomes New Intern to Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, recently welcomed her new intern and Maroa-native Kooper Mann, to Springfield to tour the Capitol and meet with legislative leaders including House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch.